Dactylopiidae
A small family in the order Hemiptera, superfamily Coccoidea. Its members are commonly known as cochineal scale insects, sources of the natural crimson dye. Dactylopius opuntiae is a major pest of Opuntia.
A small family in the order Hemiptera, superfamily Coccoidea. Its members are commonly known as cochineal scale insects, sources of the natural crimson dye. Dactylopius opuntiae is a major pest of Opuntia.